Weight issue..

[Anonymous]

Alright so I've been running daily for about 3wks now.

I have seen physical changes..I am 5'2 and weigh about 190 and the 190 is about the same weight if not less then what my starting weight was.Why hasn't my weight gone down on the scales?I know it's not healthy for me to way that much but yeah my size 9/10 are starting to fit but my weight number doesn't go down...Oh and I need help with my stomach what can I do to get to go down or be gone?

Updates

+1 y

Sounds like everyone has amazing ideas thanx=]...but how many reps of sit ups and crunches and other exercise would you all recommend for the abdominal area?.The good things I guess too is that I don't really seem like I would way that much.

Updates

+1 y

Alright everyone just wanted to update so I'm down to 184.5lbs I'm happy my calorie in take did make a big difference!.I'm sticking it at,at least 1,600 and I not eat anything after 6 unless its healthy I am working out still and I just love how's its goi

[Tamikaze]

If you want to lose weight, you need to address your eating habits. Exercise barely burns off any calories though it is extremely valuable for toning your body and by adding muscle you will burn more calories even at rest, though, again, not enough on its own to see the results you want.

You need to look at what you are eating and learn more about how the amount of calories you are taking in each day is compared to what you need. Most women your height should be taking in about 1800-2000 calories a day in general. You can certainly go on different websites and get a better analysis on this but I can tell you that to weigh 190 lbs at 5'2" you are taking in much, much more in calories than you need.

I am not a fan of radical diets or making big changes to your eating habits because it won't stick, you may lose weight initially but you will gain it back and then some once you grow tired of the new diet. Instead, start making small changes. Here are some ideas:

1. Don't drink your calories. Cut out coffee drinks with added cream, sugar, milk. Don't drink energy drinks. Don't drink juices, eat fruit instead. If you drink any milk, make sure it is 1%. Don't even drink diet sodas. Recent research has shown that artificial sweeteners may just make your body even more hungry and craving real sugar, so you just end up eating to make up for it later. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water everyday. There are a lot of reasons to drink water but one of them is that if you are dehydrated, you will feel tired and when you feel tired, you will want to eat or drink the types of things to give you a "boost" such as diet sodas or energy drinks or just plain old comfort food.

2. Make sure you are getting fiber with every meal. How? Add fruits and vegetables to each meal. And, no, french fries do not count. I keep bags of frozen veggies on hand and I add them to whatever I am eating to make sure I get the fiber that will help keep your blood sugar even and control cravings as well as fill me up. Also, I love breads, cereals and pastas but I only buy ones that show in the nutritional info that they have at least 2 grams of fiber with each serving.

3. Reduce your portion sizes slightly. If you eat out, never ever think that you have to finish your plate of food. Restaurant meals can be a whole days worth of calories or more. Instead, I eat at most 1/2 of my restaurant meal, sometimes 1/4, and then I take home leftovers and dole them out for lunches or dinner and mix a lot of veggies in to each meal to offset all the fat and calories you find in restaurant meals.

I have a lot more ideas but the point is make small changes to your eating habits, get used to those changes and a month later, make another small change. Keep doing it and you will lose weight without feeling deprived.

[Asker]

Yeah I bascilly cut off all fast food places because I save more money lol and I know the cheese burgers aren't helpen, so it's been like a month without it . I don't drink anything but water and powerade(eveyonce in awhile)its been like that for awhile now.Yeah I think I'm on the right track then.But I've always been a little over my weight even when I was little and I don't know it's just been getting to me now more then ever.I wanna go down to 140 at least .

[MrNameless]

Tamikaze knows what she's talking about.

Exercise alone won't help shed pounds. You have to eat less than you usually do, eat healthier overall, and drink about 8 cups of water a day.

Good luck!

[Tamikaze]

Slow and steady changes will win the race! Keep up improving your eating habits and learning more about good nutrition while exercising and you will improve your weight to one that is within a healthy range for your height.

[Asker]

Thank u=]

[Tamikaze]

I saw your update. Great job. Just continue to look at having eating habits you can live with in the future so that once you get your weight down you can keep it down easily and naturally.

[xomaddancerx3]

People always say "eat healthy" but I know it's not that easy. When I wanted to lose weight I read this magazine that changed my life. Unfortunately I can't remember what magazine it was but I know what it said. This is sort of what it said in the article:

You know that huge bowl of cereal you have in the morning? Or that three scoop ice cream cone you get everyday? You may think it's okay, but you will be just as full with a smaller bowl or a two scoop cone. See, your body is full, but you can't realize it when you're eating. Start with smaller portions and to help, buy smaller bowls so you CAN'T put that much cereal in it. And when you eat dinner, wait 20 minutes before eating dessert. It takes about 20 minutes for your body to register as "full", so you may not even feel up to eating dessert! And eat meals slower so the body can digest and break down food while you eat. Gaining weight can be caused by lack of the body breaking down food.

I hope this helps =D Good luck.

PS- take the stairs instead of the elevator and use your bike instead of the car.

[notallthere]

Hey,

It's good you are trying but I am telling you right now. Don't listen to that gaining muscle bullsh*t. IT is complete and utter bullsh*t.

You can run 100 miles a week and if you eat at night and eat too much you can still gain weight. If you want to lose weight you have to eat at least half of what you are eating, don't eat at night.

[ivarei]

It depends on what you're eating at night. metabolism doesn't shut down at night and nor does digestion. but if you compulsively eat crackers or oreos at night, or you cook pasta or eat pizza before you go to bed, then yeah you'll gain weight. but you have eat some grapes, or baby carrots at night then it's not going to do much harm, sure it's not IDEAL, but it's not like eating a cheese burger while zoning out in front of the TV

[lazyear]

I'm pretty sure that the gaining muscle bullsh*t is not complete and utter bullsh*t. It's not gonna make a huge difference, but it is real. And it's not about how much you eat but how many calories you are intaking versus how many you are burning. You can eat all the celery in the world and gain no fat as you burn more calories chewing and digesting the celery than its caloric value. Just keep at your running, dieting and exercising, and you'll see a big difference.

[lazyear]

If you haven't run extensively before, it's most likely because you are gaining muscle in your legs and core regions. Make sure you are eating right and try adding in extra exercises like crunches and push ups to try and lose a little more.

[Asker]

Yes I see the muscle in my thighs I like it because it shows a change you know?...but yeah eveything below is forming.It's above the waste where I need to startt working running is helping some what but not enough for the top.

[lazyear]

In response to your update, just try doing as many push ups as you can and then increase the number you do each week or every few days. Start with 10 sit ups and work your way up. Planks are also a great way to work the abdominal region. Look up some videos on youtube or the entire for specialized work out routines. I base my ab workout off of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk_usVg7Fp0 but it may be different for girls. Just research until you find one you like

[Evolution86]

Your weight probably isn't going down because your muscles are toning themselves. If you see noticeably physical changes, it's because your muscles are toning up. To work on your stomach, you can do crunches and such, which may sound boring, but they work. Also, as silly as it sounds, hula hooping helps with your stomach. The Wii Fit's hula hooping game works wonders! You have to use good posture and it makes sure you do.

When I first began my work out regimen, I didn't notice a weight difference either, but I did notice my clothes were fitting differently. After probably a month to a month and a half, I notice the needle on the scale going down.

Hope this helps!

[Anonymous]

you can't spot reduce, so in order to lose your stomach you just need to continue to lose fat.

especially for girls, the number on the scale can vary a lot depending on time of day, time of month, etc. I don't even weigh myself anymore, I go by how my clothes are fitting.

it sounds like you are doing a good job.

however, especially since you are carrying a few extra pounds, running everyday can be very tough on your lower half. what I do is switch running up with the elliptical machine a few times a week. its not as beneficial for your heart, but it does burn a lot of calories, and saves your knees and shins from the pounding caused by running.

by the way, if you go to a gym, I recommend taking a weight training class once or twice a week. once you lose a little bit more fat, you will be amazed by how much your body will transform.

good luck! :)

[ladydoom]

Absolutely on the time of day, time of month bit - and muscle retains water after you've exercised, so don't go to the scale then. I used to get really, really disheartened until I learned that from my trainer. and learn to love fruit. : )

[timberlake]

don't worry about numbers, worry about how you feel and the fit of clothing. you may be building muscle as well. my body was like that too, I worked out for a month and nothing changed, but the next month, nothing was fitting right and I seemed to drop ten pounds out of nowhere. scales are weird. just be happy that you're doing something that's good for you girl. I'm with you on that one! I've lost 44 pounds so far and that nearly took a year, so just give yourself time, every body is different.

[A-Soldiers-Wife07]

More than likely your gaining muscle. I started walking 10 miles a day about a year ago and I'm 5'4" and at the time weighed 150. For almost a month I stayed at 150 and about week 5 I started to shed the pounds. Eating healthy will also really help, but you have to remain eating healthy and exercise for life, not just until you reach your weight goal.

For your stomach, all I did was crunches, but I did them in different ways. I'd start out on the floor on my back, then I'd lay on each side but still have my back on the floor and lift my legs and back. My mom is almost 50 and uses the Bender Ball and she's got abs like she's 25! I haven't tried it yet, but I'll be getting quite a belly within the next few months anyways but I'm definitely getting it after the baby comes because I want my pre-pregnancy belly back haha.

[shadowcat517]

You build muscle, then the weight starts coming off. If your clothes are fitting better and you're feeling healthier, then it's working, and don't worry about it. But do other things, like jump rope, and, of course, if you don't diet, it doesn't work as well.

As for your stomach, crunches, twists, and leg lifts would do it.

[petagirl17]

i run every day and don't lose weight. its because running doesn't really burn that many calories beleive it or not... twenty minutes of running is about 200 calories at a fast contunious pace. you have to also do other things, like sit ups and the chair master. also just because you work out doesn't mean you can eat more, even though it makes you hungrier. but running is a great start, just keep it up and add more working out for better results=)

[random-ren]

Wow, I'm that tall and weigh that much too! crazy huh?

To lose weight you have to combine both diet and exercise. I do cardio everyday (I haven't been for 3 weeks, but I've lost like 6 pounds already) but I only take in about 1500 calories a day by choosing better stuff like canadian bacon instead of traditional pork and light chips instead of the regular.

It's like a change of lifestyle.

Good luck!

[Serenading_by_night]

You're losing inches--which is the best to lose! I'd rather lose inches than weight any day! Keep up your running, it's the fastest way to lose as well! Good luck!

[ivarei]

muscle weighs more than fat. after a few weeks of me going to the gym 6 to 7 days per week, I GAINED 7 pounds lol, but I was looking much leaner.

[MrNameless]

That's not true actually. Muscle doesn't weight more than fat. Pound for pound, they both weigh the same. Muscle is just more dense than fat.

And unless you're a body builder, you can't gain 7 pounds of muscle in a mere few weeks. Especially women.

[ivarei]

Well I look thinner and my scale said I went from 133 to 140. and my clothes are a lot looser.

[MrNameless]

Just how many weeks are you talking about?

If you eat more than you usually do, most likely you've gained fat along with it as well.

[ivarei]

I don't eat more than I usually do, and I don't eat junk. I adjusted my physical activity level and changed way I eat. and it's been maybe 5 weeks.

[l-hedoniste]

If your weight is flat but you're getting smaller, you're probably gaining muscle. This is good.

Be patient, keep it up.

[Bridgettthemidget2]

well I'm glad to see that especially at a young age you are dieting healthy good job and good luck and remember muscle weighs more than fat so you may not always loose a lot of weight but you could be loosing fat still and remember to drink a lot of water it speeds up your metabolism and switch to whole grains

[Reeses-pieces777]

I am using green tea, fiber, I drink a ton of water and work out whenever I can. I walk lots and exercise lots

[setcheck67]

Yea green tea is very good for metabolism and libido lol. Been drinking it for 3 years and I have very little to no fat and a d*** that is always hard in the occasion rofl